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The State was fully prepared to proceed to trial this week in the case against Eugene Jackson, who faced five counts of Rape of a Child, five counts of Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, and additional charges including Rape by an Authority Figure.

David Pruett was sentenced on Friday to 40 years in prison with no possibility of parole, following his conviction in a 2019 case involving the sexual exploitation of a minor.

A Shelby County jury has found Ladarrius Stokes guilty of aggravated assault for the 2020 attack of his 15-year-old relative. The assault occurred at a local motel just days after the victim’s 15th birthday.

(Shelby County—TN) Today, a jury returned verdicts in the state trial of former Memphis Police Officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols, who died following a violent encounter during a traffic stop on January 7, 2023. The verdicts mark a pivotal moment in a case that has deeply impacted our city, state, and nation.

A Shelby County jury has found Mancellous Perry guilty of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, and other charges stemming from the 2022 shooting of two brothers in Memphis.

Shelby County, TN – An 18-year-old woman accused of fatally shooting a teen boy during a food truck festival at Tom Lee Park last month is being held on a $1 million bond following a hearing today.

Shelby County, TN – After a short deliberation, a Shelby County jury found Samuel Ward guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Paris Lee, concluding a case that revealed inconsistencies between the defendant’s claims and the physical evidence presented in court.

“Today, Memphis stands at a poignant crossroads, grappling with two profound events echoing the city’s complex history and enduring spirit.

OnFriday, April 25, a jury found Anterious Miles guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and robbery in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Cartiere Johnson.

Hollywood Feed, The Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County, and the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office will host a special ceremony to honor the life and legacy of the late Judge Donna Fields, a fierce advocate for justice and animal welfare.

Today, Jaja Mani, charged in the deaths of an East Memphis couple, was found guilty of two counts of First Degree Murder and one count of Attempted First Degree Murder.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office successfully argued for a higher bond Friday in the case against Bernice Jarrett, the caregiver accused of neglecting six vulnerable adults—one of whom has since died.

Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has filed a Temporary Injunction and Restraining Order declaring Fast Check, a gas station and convenience store located at 4580 Winchester Road, a public nuisance.

Shelby County, TN — In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office will host a solemn yet powerful tribute to those affected by violent crime in our community.

The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury recently released its report examining bail reform and charge reductions in the state’s largest counties.

After the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion to transfer 17-year-old Estes Anderson to adult court in October 2024, Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon granted the request today. Anderson now faces charges of second-degree murder and abuse of a corpse.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has declared a home in the Binghampton neighborhood a public nuisance following an extensive history of drug activity, violence, and criminal behavior.

A trial date has been set for Maurice Yarbrough, who is accused of killing Memphis firefighter David Pleasant while allegedly driving under the influence.

Shelby County, TN– Joshua Dotson, who previously referred to himself as a "serial killer" and likened himself to the fictional character Michael Myers during his trial, has been sentenced to an additional 159 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of First-Degree Murder.